eBay removes wristbands given to those queuing to see Queen Elizabeth's coffin

eBay said the items were against its policies (Alamy/PA)

The online site eBay is removing listings for the wristbands given to people queueing to see Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's lying in state.

Some people have sought to cash in by selling the bands, which have reportedly attracted bids of several thousand pounds before being removed.